Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power
September 03, 2025
September 03, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power
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Stock image of a data center.
When you stream a movie, back up a photo or ask ChatGPT a question, somewhere a data center is working hard -- and getting hot. Cooling those facilities already consumes a huge share of their electricity, and nearly half of that energy leaves as low-tempe . . .
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Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power
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Stock image of a data center.
When you stream a movie, back up a photo or ask ChatGPT a question, somewhere a data center is working hard -- and getting hot. Cooling those facilities already consumes a huge share of their electricity, and nearly half of that energy leaves as low-tempe . . .